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Germyn Family History

Germyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: German, Jermyn, Germain, Gorman, Berman, Perman, Herman, Germer, Gery

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Where is the Germyn family from?

You can see how Germyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Germyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Germyn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Germyn families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Germyn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Germyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Germyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Germyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Germyn. 100% of Germyn men worked as a Mechanic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Germyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Germyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Germyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 98 immigration records available for the last name Germyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Germyn. For the veterans among your Germyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Germyn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Germyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Germyn in 1968 was 43, and 42 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Germyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Germyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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